Learning Journal Blog

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That classic Dickensian opening line perfectly summarizes the state of L&D in 2020. The pandemic has generated immediate learning needs and many L&D professionals have responded admirably using [...]

In times of change, learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. ~ Eric Hoffer These are certainly times of change. The world before no longer exists, and [...]

Among the many topics coming up in professional conversations these days is a desire to strengthen the learning culture in our organizations. We want to create an environment in which people freely and deeply learn, an environment that creates knowledge [...]

Do you ever stop to think just how much you need to know to be an effective learning professional? Like every other complex field (think: medicine, the law), it’s daunting to stay on top of a constantly shifting and expanding [...]

“This is how I would have you write your life: in action. It is not enough to intend or consider, you must choose to act, often and ongoingly.” ~ Twyla Tharp After the hectic rush of year-end, it’s time to [...]

Employee Learning Week is next week, December 2-6, 2019. Wait! What?! Employee Learning Week is an annual celebration advocated by the Association of Talent Development (more here). I know, I know, it’s kinda like a greeting card holiday, tucked into [...]